Solving Two Step Equations

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What is a two-step equation?

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A two-step equation is an algebraic equation that requires two operations to solve for the variable.

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How do you isolate a variable in a two-step equation?

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To isolate a variable, perform the inverse operations in the reverse order of how they appear in the equation.

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Solve for n: 3n + 4 = 7

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n = 1

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Solve for f: 3f - 12 = -3

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f = 3

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Solve for t: -4 = 2t - 2

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t = -1

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Solve for z: 0 = 8z + 8

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z = -1

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Solve for k: 2k + 12 = -4

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k = -8

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What is the first step to solve the equation 3n + 4 = 7?

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Subtract 4 from both sides to get 3n = 3.

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What is the second step to solve the equation 3f - 12 = -3?

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Add 12 to both sides to get 3f = 9.

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What does it mean to perform the inverse operation?

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An inverse operation reverses the effect of the original operation, such as addition and subtraction or multiplication and division.